Fact Check: Four people were hospitalized due to bacterial contamination in mixed berries from the Publix brand,...

Claim: Four people were hospitalized due to bacterial contamination in mixed berries from the Publix brand, distributed in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Verdict: Correct (92% confidence)

Explanation: According to Local3News, four people have been hospitalized with E. coli after consuming recalled frozen blueberries or mixed berries sold at Publix. The Charlotte Observer confirms that the affected berries were shipped to Publix stores in eight states, including Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The Courier-Journal also supports this by stating that Publix recalled GreenWise frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries due to potentia...